Recommendation LR.21
Recommendation Status: Expand
Work with and train landlords on prevention and diversion to help reduce eviction.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Complete Communities
Leading the Region
Inclusive
Economies
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Reduces housing discrimination and financial hardships through robust landlord training and tenant screening programs.
Sustainability Considerations
Keeping housing units occupied and well-maintained supports quality, safe living environments.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing & Opportunity Council
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project
Partnership
Policy
HomeScreen (Tower Grove Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation)
St. Louis Apartment Association
County Housing
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Community Development Block Grant
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Number of Evictions (Reduce)
If overperforming, what should we do?
Work on getting more landlords to participate in training program, including using incentives.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Reduce training costs of program, such as offering the opportunity less frequently.